The Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 5, 2013

The Eucharist: Living in Jesus Who Lives in Us

In todays Gospel, Jesus invites us to abide in his love. To abide is one of those wonderfully evocative Biblical words: it means to remain, to dwell, to draw life, to be at home with. To keep the commandments Jesus gives us is not just about observing some set of external rules, fearful that we will be punished if we disobey. Jesus commandment of love is an invitation: to find our home in the Fathers love, to experience the joy God desires for each of us, to embrace Gods call to friendship with one another, to discover the fruitfulness that comes from a living relationship with God in Jesus. How can we respond positively to this invitation to new life? Often, given the busyness of our daily lives, the struggles and burdens we cope with, we too easily forget the reality of this call of Jesus to abundant life in Him. This is why we need to be reminded. And God finds his own way into each of our hearts. Spring is a wonderful time to be reminded of a God who is the source of life and beauty: the bright sunshine, the blossoms on the trees, the flowers springing forth from the earth, speak to us of a God who cares for all his creation. It is also a good time to find a quiet corner to meditate on Gods word, to thank him for our daily blessings, to ask for strength in our daily needs. We are assured that the same God whose eye is on the sparrow watches over us. One unique and precious way in which Jesus pledge to abide with us is made real is in the gift of the Eucharist. We pray in a special way today for the 24 children of our parish who receive Jesus into their hearts this weekend as they celebrate their First Holy Communion. May they truly become what they receive: the Body of Christ, Jesus real and living presence in the world. May God also bless their families, their catechists, and all who have prepared them for this special encounter with Jesus, who comes into their hearts and reveals to them the Fathers love. Jesus also promises the gift of the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, to those who abide in his love. So let us also remember in our prayers the 28 young men and women who will be confirmed by Bishop Thomas Dowd next Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Holy Spirit, rain down!!

Pastoral Council Elections

Pastoral Council elections will take place on Sunday May 26th. There are three (3) openings for seats on the parish council. If you would like to be a candidate or know someone who would like to be a candidate, please fill out a form that can be found at the entrance of the church. Nominations are now open, and will close at 1:00 PM on May 18th.

St. John Fisher Parish: Concert Series

features Julie Lafontaine, soprano and finalist for Canadas Got Talent, accompanied by Olga Gross on the piano. To be held on Sunday, May 5, 3 pm at the parish (120 Summerhill Ave., Pointe-Claire). Cost is $10, free for children under 12 years old. Proceeds will go towards the CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CHURCH ROOF. Contact the office at 514-695- 0205 or sjfpsecretary@videotron.ca

Mass Intentions: May 5-12, 2013

May 4, 2013

First Communion Celebration

We are happy to celebrate this weekend the First Communion of 24 young people from our parish. Congratulations to: Tony Abat, Devlin Aitken, Patrick Myles Akbaba, Bjeanx Barba, Angelo Caimano, Michael Ciocca, Kaya-Malaika Davis, Antoine Davy, Sofia Delraso, Million Fsaha, Jennifer Gagnon, Joulle Haileab, Eric Hunter, Jakob Kuhn-Olioff, Olivia Lanni, Benjamin Merid-Moore, Mia Mouget, Thierry Mouget, Joshua Onichino, Emma Popieraites, Kyle Ramdeen, Leonardo Ricciardi, Jasmine Roussel and Maritza Santos. May this be the beginning of a long life of celebrating the Eucharist. May you always appreciate Jesus in His Word, in the Eucharist, and in people. Thank you to all the catechists and catechist helpers who have so lovingly and faithfully prepared our young people
for this special privilege.

4:00 8:30 11:00

Antonio Bei
May 5, 2013

Saturday His Wife Gabriella and Family The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Caterina & Franco Bruno Fiori Iacampo In Loving Memory Joseph Onesi, Margarita Alonso, Luigi & Rosa Mammone, Vincenzo Saluzzi, Octavio & Ann Pelayo, The Deceased Members of the Culllen Family
May 6, 2013 Monday, Bl. Franois de Laval

8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 4:00

Giuseppe Fiori
May 7, 2013

His wife & Family

Tuesday, Easter Weekday

In Thanksgiving
June 8, 2013

Joe & Family

Wednesday, Bl. Catherine of St. Augustine

Assunta & Nazzareno Santoche

May 9, 2013

Maria Palucci & Family

Thursday, Easter Weekday

Hugo Ragazzon
May 10, 2013

His Niece
Friday, Easter Weekday

Joseph Eugene Mathieu

May 11, 2013

Jay Mathieu
Saturday, Easter Weekday

In Loving Memory Mike Kilbertus, Dorothy Moore, The Deceased Members of the Charles McDonald Family, Anna Maria Fiori, Shirley Cools-Lartigue, Laurie Laughlin, Lucille Wong
May 12, 2013 The Ascension of Our Lord

8:30 11:00

Guglielmo & Agnese Teodori Giacomo Fiori

Vivian & Joseph His Wife Berardina & Family

FAITH FIRST REGISTRATION

Faith First registration forms for the 2013-14 season are now available at the entrances of the church, the church hall and at the rectory. All new, as well as returning students, must fill out a form before August 15th and return it to the rectory to guarantee a spot. The cost of the program is $70 for one child, $95 for 2 children and $110 for 3 or more. Please note that your child will not be denied access to the program if you are unable to pay the fee. For further information, please contact Jennie ParsonsArmstrong at (514) 481-0267 or by email at jennie.armstrong@bell.net.

Bake Sale
St. Monicas parishioners are the best bakers in the diocese. Many thanks to all those who baked, bought and did both! Through your generosity, we were able to raise $1,201.60 for the Food Pantry.

Little Gifts (Sunday)

Our Little Gifts Sunday program will have their last session for the current season next Sunday, May 12th. All young children are welcome.

Your Generosity Thank you for your on-going support of our parish Last Sundays collection was $3,285.45